burlesque
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, burlesque has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
A burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word is loaned from French and derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Performing arts |
Who talks about burlesque on podcasts?
burlesque came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is burlesque mentioned alongside?
burlesque is most often mentioned alongside Belgium, Great Britain and sysk podcast.
Mentioned together: Belgium, Great Britain, sysk podcast, International Olympic Committee, facebook.com/stuffyoushouldknow, stuffpodcast@howstuffworks.com, Chuck Bryant, angular momentum, friction, centrifugal force